Westside Investors Network AJ and Chris Shepard

ABOUT DARIN DAVIS
Darin is the Principal at Club Capital. He is an eminent industry leader and entrepreneur with over 25 years of real estate experience and more than $1B in debt and equity as a Sponsor or LP. Having experienced several market corrections, Darin led predecessor companies to pivot and deliver exceptional returns in residential, retail, NNN, and multifamily assets. He recently founded Club Capital to further address investor requirements for capital growth and cash flow.
 
Along with his two children, he launched The Never Quit Initiative, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, to address and provide solutions for the two top reasons that put families into bankruptcy: loss of income and medical expenses. Darin is an active Tiger 21 member and an honored alumnus of The University of Oklahoma.
 
 
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: 
Darin’s journey to real estateGetting into Syndication & Raising Capital
Exploring other real estate classes & nichesAbout the 240-unit Land Development DealAcquisition and Financing Overcoming challenges and crisis 
A partnership that complements your skillWhy they consider this as the best deal they’ve done 
Underwriting and trusting your gut with investments
Project cost and market value Finding the right General ContractorSupply and positive migration 
Refinancing and Debt Service Coverage ratioHis take on interest rates and the current market
Preferred business model and target projects
Leveraging Preferred EquityExit plan for this project What we learned from this deal
Goals and strategies for the upcoming yearConnect with Darin 
 
 
KEY QUOTE: 
“I learned not to be so excited to sell, because recreating an asset is hard, look at other options. We are looking at assets in a long-term approach because it's hard to ensure you are making money every time.”
 
 
 
 
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
 
Club Capital is an Austin-based real estate owner-sponsor specializing in multifamily acquisitions, development, private equity investments, asset management, and public-private partnerships. Combining over three decades of experience from its principals, Club Capital inherits rigorous practices in all facets of real estate investment, and launches with a new aim where vision meets value.
 
 
 
 
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK  
 
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.  
   
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.  
 
 
 
 
 
#RealEstateWealth #RealEstateInvesting #PreferredEquity #MultiFamily #AssetManagement #LongTermApproach #Refinance #Development #InvestmentStrategies #Austin #Texas #Construction #HUDloans #RaisingCapital #LoanValuations #CreativeFinancing #HousingUrbanDevelopment #GroundUpDevelopment #NewConstruction #LandDevelopment  #PassiveInvestment #RealEstateStrategy #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentOpportunities #InvestmentInsights #RealEstateTips #DealDeepDive #Syndication #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
 
 
 
 
 
CONNECT WITH DARIN:
Website - https://clubcapital.co 
Free Educational Resource:  https://clubcapital.co/go
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davisdarin 
Facebook: @Club Capital 
Instagram

ABOUT BRENT BOWERS
Brent Bowers is the Land Coach at The Land Sharks. As an Army Officer with over 8 years of service, Brent Bowers was spending a great deal of time away from his family, and he knew he needed to make some changes in order to be more present with his wife and children. His interest in real estate began in 2007 when he purchased his first home.
While Brent invests in many different types of real estate, his favorite investment strategy deals with buying and selling vacant land, and he enjoys sharing his expertise in this area with his coaching clients. Brent chooses to live his life based on Bob Burg’s quote, “Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people’s interests first.” He is passionate about helping other people find success in real estate investing, particularly in land investments.
 
 
 
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:
How the Landsharks came about
From military to real estate investor
Real estate network and community
Land flipping as a side hustle
What attracted him to land flipping and land deals
How to go about finding the owners of this land deals
What type of land deals are they targeting?
About the deal in Florida
Opportunity to develop
Process of sending Land offer letters
Wholesaling deals on Land
Average Timeline for Land Deals 
Mass Mailing strategy 
Finding a good assistant to scale your business
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
Connect with Brent
 
 
 
KEY QUOTE: 
 
“People would ask me if I am afraid that real estate is getting oversaturated, but then the more people I talk about this, the more people would send me deals. “
 
 
 
 
 
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
 
The Land Sharks Program is your easy, step-by-step guide for how to find land for pennies on the dollar…and quickly turn around and sell that land to an avalanche of hungry buyers for massive profits…and do it ALL without using your own money.
 
 

ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK  
 
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.  
   
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.  
 
 
 
 
 
#RealEstateWealth #LandInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #LandDevelopment #InvestmentProperty #LandAcquisition #LandOwnership #PropertyDevelopment #LandValue #LandForSale #LandROI #InvestInLand #LandPortfolio #LandMarket #LandAppreciation #LandOfferLetters #AgricultureLand #LandInvestmentStrategy #PassiveWealth #LandSharks #PassiveInvestment #RealEstateStrategy #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentOpportunities #InvestmentInsights #RealEstateTips #DealDeepDive #Syndication #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
 
 
 
 
 
CONNECT WITH BRENT BOWERS:
Website:  https://www.thelandsharks.com  
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent1 
Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/brentlbowers1 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brentlbowers 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONNECT WITH US  
 
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  
·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  
·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/  
   
 
For information on Portland Property Management:  
·    Uptown Properties | http://www

ABOUT RYAN EMRICH
Ryan Emrich is a real estate investor whose journey began as a full-time CPA buying a 3-family househack in Worcester, MA in 2019. Utilizing HELOCs and strategic partnerships, Ryan was able to invest in larger value-add deals. Leveraging his financial expertise and strategic acumen from working in accounting and finance, Ryan quickly expanded his portfolio, amassing nearly 90 units by the end of 2023. 
 
Ryan has experience with househacks, rehab projects, BRRRRs, wholesaling, and multi-family syndications & joint ventures.  Ryan emphasizes partnering with like-minded investors to unlock tremendous potential. In 2022, this gave birth to Blue Canyon Equity Partners, where Ryan and his co-founders raised money from investors to acquire lucrative real estate opportunities.  
 
 
 
 
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: 
From CPA to Real Estate Investor
Target market and first real estate investment
How Blue Canyon Equity came about
Learning about Commercial Real Estate
BRRRR with other real estate asset classes
About the 6-unit Deal
Unit mix, purchase price, and how they found the deal
Value Add project plan
Construction budget and project timeline
Refinance & Mortgage
Overcoming challenges with asset management 
Partnership and Syndication
Flip Project and Short-Term Investments
Rewarding aspect of real estate
Fiduciary duty as Managing Partner 
Choosing deals that align with market trends
Connect with Ryan
 
 
KEY QUOTE: 
“A very rewarding aspect of real estate investing is that as I become more proficient, there are definitely opportunities to share my knowledge, to help others learn, and we can even learn together.” 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
 
Blue Canyon Equity Partners is a real estate investment company dedicated to transforming Massachusetts communities through strategic real estate investments. We forge strong bonds with sellers, investors, and lenders, fostering an environment of collaboration and shared success. Our team of experienced professionals leverages their passion and expertise to empower our clients in achieving their individual goals, whether it's a swift sale, maximizing their property's value, or exploring creative solutions tailored to their unique needs.
 
 
 
 
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK  
 
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.  
   
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.  
 
 
 
 
 
#RealEstateWealth #FinancialAcumen #PropertyInvesting #SmartInvestments #WealthBuilding #RealEstateGrowth #PropertyPortfolio #InvestmentStrategies #FinancialSuccess #AssetManagement #PropertyDevelopment #RealEstateInsights #InvestmentTips #RealEstateExpertise #StrategicInvesting #FinancialEducation #WealthCreation #PropertyWealth #InvestmentWisdom #RealEstateKnowledge #PropertyROI #InvestmentMindset #RealEstateStrategy #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentInsights #RealEstateTips #DealDeepDive #Syndication #JoinTheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
 
 
 
 
 
CONNECT WITH RYAN EMRICH:Website: https://www.bluecanyonep.com 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanremrich 
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanremrich 
Facebook: ht

ABOUT ED MATHEWS
Ed Mathews is a seasoned real estate investor and the Founder of Clark St Capital. With over a decade of experience, Ed built a portfolio of multifamily properties in CT and Southeast US.  For 24+ years, he worked for Silicon Valley start-ups, honing his skills in the go-to tech world. It wasn't until 2011 that Ed bought his first rental property. In 2018, he left the rat race to focus entirely on growing Clark St. 
When he's not hunting new projects, he can be found spending time with his wife and their daughters. With deep real estate knowledge and a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Ed is a trusted mentor for anyone looking to build their own real estate empire.
 
 
 
 
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: 
Ed’s career and journey in real estate investing
Real estate as a side hustle
Transition to full-time real estate venture
About Clark St Capital and current portfolio
Acquisition and disposition of assets 
Raising capital through the 1031 exchange
Takeaway from his career that is helpful in real estate business
About the 12-unit Multifamily Deal
Process of acquisition and value-add plan
Challenges encountered and what he learned from this deal
Ed’s first deal in real estate that was successful 
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
Connect with Ed
 
 
KEY QUOTE: 
“If I learned anything from my Silicon Valley days, I would rather fire and then aim, make a mistake, and fix it than wait for a perfect scenario, which never arrives by the way.”
 
 

 
SUMMARY OF BUSINESS:
Clark St Capital LLC is a long-term holder of multi-family and mixed-use investment properties in Connecticut and throughout the US. We elevate people and their communities through sound real estate investment and management. 
 
 

 
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK  
 
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.  
   
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.  
 
 
 
 
 
#RealEstateInvesting #Syndication #Underwriting #ApartmentInvesting #RealEstatePortfolio #Rentals #PropertyManagement #RealEstateInvestor #MultiFamily #Acquisition #Connecticut #SiliconValley #FireDamage #RaisingCapital #AfterRepairValue #ClarkStCapital #LetterOfIntent #AssetManagement #Buildings #TechWorld #Assets #PassiveInvestments #InvestmentOpportunity #CashFlow #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #NewEpisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
 
 
 
 
CONNECT WITH ED MATHEWS:Website: https://www.clarkst.com 
Phone: (860)675-5800 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital 
Podcast: Real Estate Underground 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital 
 
 
 
 
 
 CONNECT WITH US  
 
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  
·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  
·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/  
   
 
For information on Portland Property Management:  
·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  
·    Youtube |

ABOUT DREW WHITSON
Drew began his real estate career working for a boutique investment banking firm in St. Paul, MN which specialized in the syndication of public and private limited partnership real estate funds focusing on net-leased single-tenant properties. Drew began investing in real estate by purchasing single-family homes in his hometown of St. Paul MN and later expanded to apartment syndication. Drew has expanded his portfolio to over 4,400 units by acquiring multi-family properties in Minnesota, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio markets. Drew has over $400M in his real estate portfolio. In addition to being a full-time real estate investor and syndicator, he is a Professor of Finance at Bethel University in St. Paul. He lives with his wife and four children in Mahtomedi, Minnesota.
 
 
 
 
 
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: 
Drew’s journey in real estate investingAdvantage as a buyer From Real Estate Investor to EducatorEducating students about real estate and financial freedomPartnership and SyndicationKnowing the local marketLandlord-Tenant laws Ways to make money in real estateAbout the 224-unit Deal 
Acquisition process and due diligence
Raising capital
Partnership with Property Managers
Core Investment strategy
Finding that Value-Add component 
Returns and capital expendituresMortgage and financing aspects of the deal
Deal structure
What type of assets are they looking for? 
Connect with Drew 
 
 
KEY QUOTE: 
“Rent control is like cancer, it sort of spreads slowly so we know that's something that we have to consider as we assess the risks of the local investments.”
“It's better to start with the right partner up front, so when you hit the ground you already know a lot of your questions are answered and they're gonna be your partner in the long run for this asset.”
 
 
 
 
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK  
 
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.  
   
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.  
 
 
 
 
 
#RealEstateInvesting #Syndication #Educator #Underwriting #PropertyManagement #LocalMarket #Assets #PropertyManagers #RealEstateInvestor #MultiFamily #Minneapolis #RentControl #Landlord #Tenant #Acquisition #DueDiligence #DealStructure #InvestmentOpportunities #ReturnOfCapital #PassiveInvestments #InvestmentOpportunity #CashFlow #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #NewEpisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
 
 
 
 
 
CONNECT WITH DREW WHITSON:
Email: drew@enduruscapital.com
Website: https://www.enduruscapital.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drew-whitson 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/enduruscapital 
 
 
 
 
 
 CONNECT WITH US  
 
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  
·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  
·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/  
   
 
For information on Portland Property Management:  
·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  
·    Youtube | @UptownProperties  
   
 
Westside Investors Network  
·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/  
·    Twitter | https:/

ABOUT JAKE BURHANS
Jake Burhans is a real estate entrepreneur who owns and operates two separate companies. With QA Home Buyers he is on a mission to empower communities by providing solutions for homeowners looking to sell their properties. Additionally, with Maple Birch Properties he is an active real estate investor with holdings in the New Hampshire area. Jake graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in finance and has utilized his education and expertise to excel in the industry. 
 
 
 
 
THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL: 
Jake’s journey to real estate 
Projects and Partnerships
Trying out different facets of real estate
Starting the wholesaling biz 
Using cashflow for capital expenditures
Growth and opportunities in real estate wholesaling
What is the impact of the current market on your business?
Two ways to generate leads in wholesaling 
About the 12-unit Deal 
Acquisition, Unit Mix & Financing
What have you learned from this deal?
Due Diligence Process
After repair value
Fix and flip vs Buy & hold 
Underwriting and analyzing wholesale deals
Challenges and wins of the deal
Connect with Jake
 
 
KEY QUOTE: 
“The journey is not really about the money, it's about buying our time back. The goal is not to get to a certain revenue point but to get out of the business, and automate it while generating cash flow.”
 
 
 
 
ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK  
 
The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.  
   
The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
#RealEstateInvesting #Entrepreneur #Wholesaling #WholesalingRealEstate #realtor #wholesaler #MortgageBroker #Investor #multifamily #SmallMultifamily #InvestorGroup #Maintenance #Repairs #DueDiligence #LeadGeneration #ColdCallers #ColdCalling #InterestRates #LandLord #OwnerOccupied #Acquisition #AfterRepairValue #WholesalingCommunity #PassiveInvestments #InvestmentOpportunity #CashFlow #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #NewEpisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork
 

 
CONNECT WITH JAKE BURHANS:
Website: qahomebuyers.com 
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/jacob-burhans 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jake_burhans 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacob.burhans 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jake_burhans 
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jake_burhans 
 
 
 
 CONNECT WITH US  
 
For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  
·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/  
·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/  
   
 
For information on Portland Property Management:  
·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com  
·    Youtube | @UptownProperties  
   
 
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